FEDERAL TIMES, Holding a security clearance: A privilege as well as a responsibility [Commentary]

FEDERAL TIMES, Opinions, 30 August 2017By: William Evanina, National Counterintelligence and Security Center

Holding a security clearance: A privilege as well as a responsibility [Commentary]

Individuals who hold security clearances have the great privilege of serving in positions of enormous trust and responsibility in the U.S. government. They also have an important legal and civic duty to adhere to strict rules on protecting classified material.